In Godin’s paradigm, accuracy is predicting correctly what will
happen tomorrow, and is the most rewarding way to deal with the future.
The problem, of course, is that’s tough to make accurate predictions.

You have to invest a lot of time and/or money, have access to inside
information, or be lucky to get things right.

Denial, on the other hand “is the strategy of assuming that the
future will be just like today”. Like it or not, you live in a world of
change. The people and places around you are constantly evolving, and as
much as you like the status quo, you can’t assume things will remain
the same forever.

If you accept that (a) things change and (b) you cannot predict what
will happen, then the most effective strategy for dealing with the
future is to foster resilience. Instead of betting on a single outcome,
you prepare for a range of possible results.

This benefits the few who have
made accurate predictions, but penalizes everyone else. And it forces
many people to take the path of denial, where they don’t prepare for the
future at all because they realize there’s no way they can reliably
guess what the future will be.

Like Godin, I believe that successful people foster resilience. In psychology, adaptability refers to how well a person can adjust
herself to changed circumstances. Because we live in a constantly
changing universe, your ability and willingness to adapt is a barometer
that measures both your ability to thrive and your capacity for
happiness.

So, don’t simply assume that tomorrow will be like today. And don’t
try to guess precisely what the future will hold. Instead, prepare for a
range of likely outcomes.

Be open to alternatives and new ideas. Allow
yourself to grow in unexpected directions. Doing so will ultimately
bring you a happier, more fulfilling life.